SKMTH begins phase one transition

The update was provided during a media tour and press briefing at SKMTH, where officials outlined progress made since the transition began earlier this year. SKMTH is a 450-bed tertiary referral hospital, while PMH, with a capacity of 567 beds, often operates beyond its limit, accommodating more than 600 patients at a time.

Both hospitals now function as referral centres. According to both the acting director of Veterinary Services, Kobedi Segale and acting Lands and Agriculture minister, Edwin Dikoloti, the virus currently raging through the North-East mostly likely first entered the country during the festive season.From the “unprecedented” number of cases picked in testing last week, it is likely that cattle and other livestock could have been infected last year, without being reported.Animal health…